Hawaii HB 444
Summary: This bill would allow gay and lesbian couples to enter into civil unions and receive the same rights, benefits, and responsibilities provided to spouses under state law.
Status: On February 12, 2009, this bill passed the House by a 33-17 vote. On February 25, 2009, the Senate Judiciary and Government Operations Committee deadlocked at 3-3, stalling the bill. There was an attempt to bring the measure to a floor vote by recalling it, requiring the vote of at least one-third, or 9 of 25 senators, but the measure failed 6-18.
Full Text: Read the full text of this bill.
Rating: Support
Action: Hawaii residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to support this bill.
Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2009